The NHL kicks off with the defending Stanley Cup champion [redacted] taking on the St. Louis Blues.
The Islanders don’t play real games until an opening back-to-back that begins Friday, but there’s plenty to read and discuss until then.
- Starting with...the roster. Officially posted yesterday, with no surprises after Monday’s moves. [Isles]
- That was made possible by waiving Steven Bernier and Stephen Gionta on Monday, who both cleared and were assigned to Bridgeport. [Sound Tigers]
- Tavares talks about talking about his contract status, with some funny lines from Johnny Boychuk.